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Overview |
Salem College | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Salem College | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 830/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem College | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Salem College | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | Youngstown State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Youngstown State?
- Salem College is 193% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.2% higher at Salem College than Youngstown State University ($30,500.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Salem College ($11,900 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 22.8% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,016 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 293.8% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($30,048 vs. $7,631)
Salem College vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 138 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Salem College vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College or Youngstown State? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Youngstown State and Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Youngstown State University (53% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Youngstown State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $35,000)
- Youngstown State University and Salem College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Youngstown State University and Salem College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Salem College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/